One Week Until We Roll Out The Red Carpet
Join us for the 17th Byron Bay International Film Festival’s Opening Night Gala, a night of glamour and style where you’re the star on our red carpet!
Tickets are selling fast, with 1 cinema screen already sold out and another almost at capacity. The highlight of Byron’s film calendar, Opening Night sells out every year so gather your friends, partner or invite that special someone to step out with you on the Red Carpet.
Enjoy fantastic live music from Yazmindi and meet and mingle with some of the talent behind the films that will screen across our region over the next 10 days.
Don your finest or funkiest attire and toast to the brilliant minds and films of BBFF2023, with quality aperitifs provided by Papa Salt Coastal Gin and Fever-Tree, fine wines, tasty Gage Road beer, and delicious local treats and canapes from our Catering Partner: The Olive Place.
Your $70 ticket also grants you VIP access to the official After Party at Lovers Lane, complete with a welcome drink. Dive into the excitement and be a part of the buzz that kicks off Byron’s special 10-day cinematic celebration!
Party starts 6:30pm
Film starts at 8pm
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BBFF2023 opens with the World Premiere of “The Edge of Nature” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Josh Fox – joining you from New York. Known for his influential film “Gasland”, which ignited global awareness about fracking and inspired local anti-fracking initiatives, Fox continues to be a champion for environmental causes.
The film, both personal and universal, explores Fox’s journey through Covid, intergenerational trauma, and calls for urgent action against climate change, capturing his signature blend of humor, empathy, and resilience throughout the process. This work is not only about personal healing but also underlines the inseparable bond between individual well-being and the health of the planet. The film is a tribute to the indomitable human spirit and a fitting opener for the festival celebrating life and Earth.
Be part of the buzz that sets the stage for a 10-day cultural extravaganza that’s the talk of the town.
